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TCK 624T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCK 624T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,689 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,086 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,073 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,064 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 66,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,059 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,057 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedale rubber worn slightly

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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TCK 624T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCK 624T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TCK 624T registered?

TCK 624T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is TCK 624T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCK 624T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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